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Extraordinary settings in Oxford and Cambridge
Students live, dine and learn in carefully selected college settings, experiencing the history, traditions and atmosphere of two remarkable academic cities.
Oxford & Cambridge · Since 2004
A summer that shapes what comes next
Residential academic summer schools for ambitious international students aged 10–18 — taught in the colleges of two of the world's great university cities.
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Tuition, accommodation, meals and the full activity programme included.
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The 22nd summer schoolRunning every year since 2004
50,000+
Alumni worldwideA global community for life
175+
NationalitiesRepresented since 2004
70+
Courses for ages 10–18Across every discipline
The original summer school in Oxford
Praxis Immersions®
We began in Oxford in 2004 with a single idea: build a genuinely academic summer school for international teenagers, and deliver it in the most inspiring settings available.
Two decades and 50,000 alumni later, students join us from schools all over the world to explore a future degree subject in Oxford, Cambridge and our language centre — through university-style teaching that builds the confidence to decide what comes next.
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- Ingrid · France 4 days ago
- Jan · Poland 4 days ago
- Zuri · Spain 4 days ago
Preparing for a changing world
Student outcomes
Knowledge is increasingly easy to access. The strongest preparation is learning to think independently, connect ideas and make informed choices about what comes next.
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Academic Confidence
University-style teaching develops independent thinking and the ability to express ideas clearly.
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Personal Growth
Living and learning with ambitious international peers builds independence, adaptability and confidence.
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Career Direction
Exploring potential degrees and careers helps students gain greater clarity about what comes next.
Four reasons to choose Praxis Immersions
Oxford and Cambridge are extraordinary settings. What students experience inside them is what makes us different.
Future-Ready
An academic experience refined over two decades
Student feedback and expert insight continually shape our curriculum, keeping it relevant to emerging ideas, changing industries and the world students will enter.
Inspiring Minds
People who change how students think
Leading academics, practising specialists and remarkable guest speakers bring subjects — and their wider possibilities — to life.
Proven at Scale
Fifty thousand stories. One trusted standard.
More than two decades of delivery and an international alumni community give us a record few summer schools can match.
Choose your campus
Two inspirational settings, one exceptional experience
Live, dine and learn on campus in historic college settings. Experience the traditions and daily rhythm of two of the world's most inspiring university cities.
Find your direction
Go deeper into one subject, or discover which direction fits
A clear route for students who already know what interests them, and for those who need the freedom to explore.
Plan your summer
Summer 2027 at a glance.
Ages
10–18
Academic locations
Oxford · Cambridge
Core programme length
Two weeks
Course choice
70+ courses
2027 start dates
4 July · 18 July · 1 August
Dates and fees
By programme
Choose a route to see session-specific dates, availability and fees.
New Perspectives
Ages 12–15 · Multi-subject
A lively introduction to contrasting disciplines, helping younger students uncover strengths and new interests.
Discover new possibilities
Broadening Horizons
Ages 16–18 · Multi-subject
Compare fields, connect ideas and build a clearer picture of future university and career directions.
Find a future direction
Scholars' Programmes
Ages 12–18 · Two weeks
A university-style deep dive into one subject through seminars, workshops, projects and specialist sessions.
Explore a subject deeply
Over 70 courses
Featured courses
Compare locations, age groups and fees at a glance. Tuition, accommodation, meals and the full activity programme are included.
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Not sure where to begin? We can help you find the right route.
Speak to an advisor for personal guidance on age, interests and ambitions — or browse the full course list and see what stands out.
Our faculty
Learn from world-class faculty and inspirational speakers
Specialist teaching gives students depth. Headline speakers give them perspective, ambition and questions that reach far beyond the classroom.
Dr A. Whitfield
University of Oxford
Medicine
Directs a research group on sustainable healthcare and teaches clinical reasoning to pre-university students.
Prof. L. Marchetti
University of Oxford
Law
Fellow in public international law; previously director of studies in law at a Cambridge college.
Prof. I. Bergström
University of Oxford
Law · Artificial Intelligence
Professor of the regulation of AI, exploring how society should respond when automated systems decide.
Dr D. Chandler
University of Oxford
Engineering
Associate professor of engineering science and member of a university robotics institute.
Dr C. Lindqvist
University of Oxford
Biotechnology & Genetics
Group leader in genomic medicine, using advanced imaging to identify therapeutic targets.
Dr N. Hari
University of Oxford
Engineering
Heads a teaching and research design group, with more than a decade across industry and higher education.
Previous headline speakers
Influential voices. Unforgettable insights.
Step inside previous summer events to get a feel for the people and ideas students meet on campus.
Prof. Brian C.
Physicist & broadcaster
Dr A. Imafidon
Technology leader & STEM advocate
Prof. D. Olusoga
Historian & broadcaster
Lord H.
Former UK Foreign Secretary
Dr H. Sharman
One of Britain's first astronauts
L. Pugh
UN Patron of the Oceans
The journey beyond summer
Where our alumni go next.
Across a community of more than 50,000 alumni, students have gone on to study at leading universities and build careers with globally recognised organisations.
Selected university destinations
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- Imperial College London
- Harvard University
- University of Edinburgh
- New York University
Selected career destinations
- Goldman Sachs
- McKinsey & Company
- Deloitte
- Amazon
- Barclays
Selected destinations reported by alumni · Attendance does not guarantee admission or employment.
For families
Reassurance behind every extraordinary experience
Experienced programme leadership, dedicated pastoral teams and clear communication support every student from arrival to graduation.
- More than twenty years delivering residential summer programmes
- Experienced Programme Directors and dedicated pastoral support
- Age-appropriate academic and social programmes
- Clear information on accommodation, meals and transfers
- Safeguarding and emergency procedures throughout the programme
Meet our campus leadership team
C. Constantinou
Programme Director
Leads the academic and residential programme on campus, from the teaching timetable to evening activities.
W. Simmons
Programme Director
Oversees the day-to-day running of the summer and is the first point of contact for families.
New for Summer 2027 — Learn English at our language centre
English courses designed to build the language skills and confidence students need for international academic study.
English Discovery Ages 8–10
Students learn English naturally through creative projects, problem-solving and everyday campus life.
English Explorer Ages 13–18
Immersive projects, personalised electives and excursions build confidence in real situations.
Iconic Britain Ages 13–18
Lessons in the morning, then explore iconic UK destinations on six full-day excursions.
IELTS Preparation Ages 13–18
Expert tuition, small classes and personalised feedback on exam technique.
Your next step
Help them find the right direction
Whether your child already has a subject in mind or wants the freedom to explore, we can recommend the right programme, course and campus.
Personal guidance
Book a consultation
Talk through age, interests, campus, dates and the best programme route.
Explore independently
Find a programme
Compare focused and multi-subject options, then browse more than seventy courses.
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